Concur - Implementation Project Manager (Expense) Job

Job description

Requisition ID: 161505
Work Area: Customer Service and Support
Expected Travel: 0%
Career Status: Professional
Employment Type: Regular Full Time

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP helps companies of all sizes and industries innovate through simplification. From the back office to the boardroom, warehouse to storefront, on premise to cloud, desktop to mobile device – SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition. SAP applications and services enable customers to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably.

Concur, an SAP company, takes companies of all sizes beyond automation to a completely connected spend management solution encompassing travel, expense, invoice, compliance and risk. For more than 20 years, our global expertise and industry-leading innovation has kept customers a step ahead with time-saving tools, leading-edge technology and connected data.

We drive innovation forward until it becomes the new normal, but we'll never accept business as usual if there's an opportunity for business to be better. Want to be a part of something amazing? Check us out at: concur.com/careers

Position Description

The Concur Implementation Project Manager is responsible for implementing Concur Expense services. This includes fulfilling the roles of project manager and functional expert in the implementation. These include project management, solution design, hands-on service configuration, client project team training, and client testing/validation support. Depending on services contracted, the IPM will also have overall leadership responsibility when Travel IPM, Technical Consultants, or extended services resources join the project.

Responsibilites:

Manage multiple concurrent complex, global, multi-phased implementations following Concur's implementation methodology

·  Quickly and effectively gather client's business requirements to design and configure Concur services
·  Manage client expectations, drive client deliverables, and exercise scope control to ensure project completes on schedule - including multiple time zones
·  Creatively design solutions for complex requirements
·  Develop and maintain strong functional and technical product knowledge
·  Effectively communicate and work with C-Level sponsors, internal and client project teams, international and multi-cultural clients
·  Effectively communicate complex ideas and persuade clients to adopt the recommended solution remotely
·  Conduct effective training and product demonstrations calls with clients remotely
·  Provide consultative expertise to the client, including guiding clients through key decisions and tradeoffs to maintain project scope and timeline
·  Provide contributions to Concur's project methodology and document library
·  Provide updates on client statuses and escalate issues while maintaining control of the project
·  Stay organized and deliver on commitments, including updating any project tracking systems and fulfilling administrative responsibilities
·  Meet or exceed deployment productivity and quality metrics
·  Deliver outstanding client service to achieve high implementation survey scores
·  Work effectively with peers, other departments, and management

Education, Experience & Training required:

·  Four-year degree with Accounting or Information Systems emphasis a plus
·  Minimum of two years of experience implementing financial or hosted applications – implementation experience with Concur Expense services highly preferred
·  Minimum of two years of project management, consulting and/or software implementation experience
·  Experience in client-facing/service roles
·  Experience with financial applications and knowledge of accounting processes
·  Full life-cycle financial system implementation experience
·  Strong organizational skills and ability to deliver on commitments
·  Ability to pass a background check

Job Specific Specialized Knowledge & Skills:

·  Strong problem resolution skills - proven ability to engage and interact with internal teams to resolve client issues
·  Proven negotiation and presentation skills
·  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
·  Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand technical concepts quickly
·  Finance/Accounting experience
·  Implementation methodology experience
·  Ability to persuade and influence
·  Excellent organizational and planning skills
·  Ability to work productively in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
·  Ability to address and manage through ambiguous situations - assess situations, problem solve and make decisions
·  Ability to prioritize and manage workload to meet deadlines

Critical Performance Competencies:

·  Accountability
·  Listening
·  Planning and Organization
·  Change Management
·  Attention to Detail
·  Business Acumen/Strategic Business Perspective
·  Communication and Influence
·  Adaptability/ Flexibility
·  Decisiveness/Judgment
·  Intelligence
·  Tenacity

Value Competencies:

·  Displays passion for & responsibility to the customer
·  Hires, develops & rewards great people
·  Displays leadership through innovation in everything you do
·  Displays a passion for what you do and a drive to improve
·  Displays a relentless commitment to win
·  Displays personal & corporate integrity

SAP'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

To harness the power of innovation, SAP invests in the development of its diverse employees. We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to the company.

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